Concrete City

Concrete City

You might think London is a concrete city, but I am proud to say I found a pond thing to boat in.

In the news of other things I am proud of, I won a writing competition that took me to London in the first place. What with me wanting to be a writer and all, that was an inspiration boost that reminded me people can make a living from writing. (With the speed I have been blogging at recently, I would not expect to even raise the funds needed to buy multipack underwear.) So, it's taken a while for me to manifest the enthusiasm, but I am rollin' with the punches again.

Sometimes people give out sheets with grades on and it's rather like a Christmas in the middle of the year, dependant on you being bad or good (so be good for goodness sake!🎶)- I must've been on the straight and narrow for the most part. Celebrations all around! Another exam I worked on was called English Speaking Board (ESB), which aims to develop communication skills and to improve speeches, recitals and other such things. For the first year in the four I have worked on ESB, I reached a pass with Distinction. Originally, I had considered just relaxing instead of working on something so stressful, but I have no regrets now. I was so happy! Admittedly, a little smug for ending on a high, but I shall allow myself the luxury just this once...

One more educational summer update- I became a limited edition Reading Activist, only for the summer of 2014, to date. The experience has already proved useful, what with all the different activities I helped with; the people I have met;  and the experience and confidence it gave me.
I hope you all had a great summer, and thanks for reading! Comment with something you were proud of this summer, or just something you really enjoyed. :)
Love, E.R x

Writing About Writer's Block

I've had a few pieces important to me to be completed this week- what you are reading being one. Naturally, I developed a writer's block. Now, it is the first time in a while I remember having this. (Touch wood, it doesn't make a reoccurrence for a while, either!) When they come, though, I am painfully aware of their presence. If I am not writing, I am daydreaming about scenarios I would like to write about, new worlds I would like to create. Even a musical, but that is not to be spoken about. Ever. However, I had a few tips at my disposal on how to overcome writer's block...

1) Stop writing. Submit what you have written early, and label it a draft. Go back to it later, with a new opinion and a fresh head. Don't force yourself to write.

2) Do you write pen to paper? If so, try typing for a while. If you type, write with pen and paper. The change may prompt a new burst of energy.

3) Do not worry. Generally, forgetting about it may give your brain a chance to breathe. This could well lead to a new idea popping up when you least expect it.

4) Which reminds me, keep a notepad (with a pen and torch) by your bed. That moment of least expectation could well be 11:45pm, plus, jotted down dreams can be fun to read in the morning! (See said musical.)

5) Eat some fruit, because it probably sets a few happy endorphins racing in your body, thus enlightening your heart, soul and creative channels. Yes, I did make most of that up, but I reckon it could work.

Disclaimer: I cannot guarantee any of the above will work, but I had fun testing them out. (#5 has yet to be trialled.)
Thank you for reading,chupa chups! E.R :) x

2014

I haven't really made a resolution this year. In general, resolutions are about banning yourself from doing something. Don't eat junk food. Don't put weight on. Don't spend time with *insert name* because they're a negative person/ your ex/ just that really frustrating type of person to hang out with. When all is drunkenly said and done, with the best of intentions, over a toast to the New Year, what are you really left with? A craving for your favourite junk food. An obsessive measuring of weight that ruins everything, from meals out, to ordinary days. Lonely nights in with nobody to talk to, driving yourself insane. That's not a good new year. This year, I have only tried to stop myself from doing one thing- do not regret. Other than that, I have resolved to DO more things. I will meet up with true friends more. I will make new friends. I will eat healthier, so bits of junk food are part of a balanced diet. (Or you can convince yourself it is!) Surely that makes for a better year? However you spend it, chupa chup, I hope you can make it the best you can. :)

Thanks for reading. Leave any resolutions in comments please!
ER xx